FIFA's Infantino sets deadline for $20M offer to members in Kushner-backed World Cup investor plan
FIFA's president has set a deadline for a $20 million offer to members in a controversial World Cup investor plan.
Where it stands
The plan has sparked controversy and opposition from UEFA, which has called an emergency meeting. FIFA is seeking billions from investors, including Kushner. The plan has drawn anger across football.
FIFA's president has defended the plan, saying it will benefit member associations. The BBC and The Guardian have covered the opposition to the plan. Axios has reported on the financial aspects of the plan.
Euronews has covered the anger across football.
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Who reported it (4)
- Gianni Infantino: Why Fifa president is pushing World Cup sell off plan BBC · 6h ago
- Uefa calls emergency meeting as opposition to Fifa plan hardens The Guardian · 6h ago
- World Cup organizer FIFA to seek billions from Kushner and others Axios · 6h ago
- FIFA World Cup plan sparks anger across football Euronews.com · 6h ago
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What is the deadline offer amount?
$20 million
Who is backing the World Cup investor plan?
Jared Kushner
What is the reaction to the plan?
The plan has sparked controversy and opposition from UEFA, which has called an emergency meeting. The plan has drawn anger across football.
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